Any opinions on making a one-hour connection (2 different tickets) in AKL? We will be arriving from Cairns and will have to go through Customs. We can use the express lanes with US passports because we have Global Entry.
Thanks in advance!
Assuming you are transferring from international to international, you will struggle to make your connection. If you are travelling with bags you will need to retrieve them, clear customs, re-check in and then clear customs again (this process can vary depending on how busy the airport is). Don't forget that the airline would probably close check in before you even cleared customs.
Travelling without bags, or if your bags are tagged to your final destination, you should be fine. However if you do need to recheck your bags in AKL, 1 hour is not long enough.